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Deaths.

Capt. Frank W. Henderson, who was
Commis5ary Of the Post of Staunton, some
time during the civil war, died at Licking
ton on the 9th uit. He was q brother in
law of Gen. F. Ii. Smith of the Virginia
Military Institute.
MIR. James F, Berry, a member of the
mercantile firm of Harner & Berry at
Dooms Station on the Shenandoah Valley
R'y, died of TYPHOID fever on the 9th ult.,
in his 365h year. He left widow and six
young children.
Mr. Geo. F. Myerly, we'll known cat
tie buyer OF this county, died on Sunday
last at his residence near Folly Mills, in
his 43rd year. He was man noted for
his magnificent physical appearance, and
was we'll known throughout the county
and this part of the Valley. He was a
man of the kindest heart, and his gener-
GUS acts made for him host of warm
friends. The interment took place in
Thornrose Cemetery Monday afternoon
and the funeral was d very large one. The
services we're conducted by Rev S. F.
Riser Of the Lutheran chulcb. The pail
bearers were DR.. N. Wayt, and Messrs. J.
c. Whitlcck, Reeves McComb, M. Fill.
Gilkeson. Samuel M Donald. M. F.
White, j. w. Splitter and VIM. F. Sum-
merson.
Mrs. Butler, wife Of DR.. W. W. S. But
Ter, formerly of the Revenue Office here,
died at her home in Harrisonburg on the
18th ult., in her sixty-second year. She
waa a daughter of the late Abraham
Smith of Rockingham.
Rev. DR.. j. P. SmeItzer of South Caro-
lima, venerable minister of the Lutheran
church, and father of Mayor Smeltzer of
Staunton, died at Charleston, S. c., on
Monday. He was prominent not only as
minister but also in the educational
movements of his church
Mr.. Jacob Baylor, venerable citizsn of
the county, who had been member of
st Paul's Lutheran church for nearly
half century, died on Friday, aged eighty
two years. He left widow and five Chi :
dren. The funeral services were conduc-
ted by ReY. G. w. Spiggle CT Mt. Tabor
church.
The we'll known Cynthy KurtZ, who was
for SO many years a faithful Policeman,
Crier of the Hastings Court, Overseer of
the Poor and City Council Messenger of
Stanton, died on Wednesday night last.
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Mrs. Jarley Tonight,

Tonight at O'Clock, the curtain at the
Opera House rises on Mrs. farley and her
lnimitable wax works. The entertain
ment is given by the Ladies' Auxiliary of
she Y. M. G. Association, and the ladies
have put the admission down to so cents
to insure a general attendance of cur peo-
pie. Two machinists from Philadelphia
Will be engaged at the Opera House all
this morning in winding up the figures,
which are automatic in their motion, and
in arranging the scenery.
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Jurors for the Circuit Court.

The following are the petit jurors sum-
moned to the November term of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta beginning the 10th
inst. for the trial of civil causes
Jno. L. Mohler, Jno. G. Gochenour,
Frederick Frey, Christian Eakle, Wilson
M. Brown, Geo. e. Schumacher, Martin
V. Palmer, James W. Lobban, VIM. T.
Mckee, John a. Mcclure, Judson o.
McCutchan, D. F. Miller, Howard L.
Wilson. Jno. W. Montgomery, John A.
Lickliter, j. Frank Roudabush, David A.
Snyder, John A. Fauver. Geo. N. Wise,
Jno. q. Ervine and w. Cam. Cochran.
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City Notices.
FREE TRADE.

The reduction Of internal revenue and the tax
ing off of revenue stamps from Proprietary Medi-
cines, no doubt has largely benefit the consum-
ers as well as relieving the burden of home manu-
facturers. Especially is this the case with GREEN'S
August Tloloer and Boschee's German Syrup, as
the reduction of thirty-six cents per dozen, has
been added to increase the size of the bottles
tanning these remedies thereby giving e-ffth
more medicine in the rs cent size. The august
FIoaosr for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint. and
the German Sv~atp for Cough and Lung troubles,
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BreVitieS,

Capt. johnson, Sheriff Of Greenbrier
county, W. Va, while on visit to MIR.
M. P. Dunlap near Deer6eld in this coun.
ty, last week in company with Mr.. Pres
ton Dunlap and others, killed four deer
and large bear.
We acknowledge the receipt of Sec
ton of honey from the apiary of Joseph
E. Shaver at North River, in Rocking
ham. This specimen is the prettiest and
clearest we have ever seen and was award
ed premium at the District Fair.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.-By virtue of
~ decree of the Circuit Court of Angus
ia county, rendered in the caseof Sheets Ex'r.
VS.. Root ais, we will proceed in front of the
Court House, in the city of Staunton. on
Momdav the 7th day Of November, 1887,
(court day., to sell at public .aaaaassSa.
auction. that desirable tract of
land containing 16 acres and ST s3kSaSs
poles, situated near Mt. Sidney in 0azzssS&ssa,
Augusta county, which was owned and occu-
pied by Jesse II. Root in his life time
TERMS:-So much in hand as will pay
cost of suit and sale, and the remainder upon
credit of six, twelve, eighteen and twenty
four months from day of sale, with interest
from day of sale, the purchaser giving bond
with approved personal security, and the title
retained as ultimate security.
HI. ST. G. TUCKER,
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
Commissi oners.
I, B. F. Terry, Deputy Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Augusta county do certify that
James Bumgardner, Dr.; one of the Commits
sioners appointed in the foregoing cause, has
duly executed the bond required according to
law.
Given under my hand this 29th day of
Sept, 1887. B. F. TERRY,
oct28 ct Dep. Clerk.
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Send for your Poll Books.

The poll books for the Judges of Elec-
ton are now ready and in the keeping of
the County Clerk, Mr.. Burnett, who hopes
the election officers will send for them
at once. Il is only upon the order of the
Judges of Election that the books can be
delivered. Send for them at once.
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The Stanton indicator.
FRIDAY MORNING. NOV. 4, 1887
LOCAL.
Democratic Rally.
MONDAY NIGHT, NOV. 9TH, IN
STANTON.

GOV. WILSON, OF WEST VIR-
GINA, and U. S. SENATOR JNO. E.
KENNA, will address the people from
the Court House steps in Stanton, on
M onday night next, at 8 O'Clock.
There will be music, fireworks and illu-
mination. Our county friends are invited
to attend.
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A UGUsTA COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE, TO WIT:
~ ESTRAV STEER

n EsTRAY STEER.
Taken up by William F. Asst ON his land near
Staunton, the 30th day of October, 1887. of the
following deScription-Pale red color, small white
streak on rump between hips, small white streak
on the upper part of tail, white belly, small white
hooks earmark underkeel in feft ear. weight
about 1000 lbs No brand. Supposed to be about
Tatf. G. W. LYMAN and N. Powell, before
George Harlan, j. P. an Extract Teste,
noy4-3t WILLIAM A. BURNETT, Clerk.
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nova st

NOTICE.-Whereas, the undersigned did on the
IN 2Sth day of April, 1887, contract by written
agreement with one John Bare. the purchase
OF certain tract of land near New Hope for which
he executed his four bonds-tWo for 5000 90, one
for $4,000 and one for $500 co. payable respective
ly Deer 1887 1888 1889. and $780, and possession
was to be given at one e. and the terms of said con
tract not having been complied with, do hereby
warn all persons not to negotiate trade for said
bonds. as l decline to pay the same, as do not
consider myself bound by said contract by reason
of the same having been forfeited as above stated.
Nov. 4. 1887 2t* B. G. SMITH.
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SALE OF REAL AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY.

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-By virtue Of q
~ decree of the Circuit Court of Angus
ia county, rendered in the case of augusta
National Bank of Staunton VS.. Samuel B. Fin
ley's devisees &c, we will proceed on
Monday, the 7thsday Of November, 1887,
(court day in front of the Court .sesassssa.
House in the city of Staunton to
sell that tract of land which was -
assigned to Mrs. Charles Grattan &ss&Ssass
as her share of the lands devised by the late
Samuel B. Finley to his children; said share
containing 245 acres, roods and 6 poles sit
uated on or near Middle River, about 2} miles
from New Hope in Augusta county. This
land will be offered in parcels until sales are
made to amounts sufficient to pay the debt
and costs required to be paid in said decree of
sale.
TERMS:-Cash in hand to pay unpaid costs
of suit and sale, and the remainder upon a
credit of six, twelve, eighteen and twenty-four
months from the day of sale, with interest
from the day of sale, the purchaser to give
bond with approved personal security the
title retained as ultimate security
JAMES BUMGARDNDR, JR,
G. NJ. COCHRAN, JR.,
oct2S Ut Commissioners.
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Com Ell SrssraI.

STANTON, Nov. 8. 1887
Flour-Extra. 50 25@$ ;Superfine S2.75@s =.
Family s3.85aS; Wheat, 75a-; Corn, SO; Oats
26a2S; Rye, 4Sa50; Bacon, 10a12: Tea Black6O@75:
Tea Green, 50@$l00; Flax seed, $50; Plaster
Ground, 300 per ton; Lard, 1850; Butter l5@1S;
Eggs, 14@l5; Corn mea., 50@g55 Salt 81 so; Bacon
10al2: Sugar 699c: Molasses 40 @75c; Potatoes, 40
@50 Timothy seed, $2.50a$2 rs; Wool (washed) 300
32c ;Wool(unwashed)2 .@2Sc CloverSeed$3 O013 so;
Baled $700@s9 90 Timothy, $40 0Ol$l2 OF; Clio
yer, s6,0O@sS,00; Rye $1,000. Sweet Potatoes soc
Leather, sole, 20a25; Harness leather, 30a33;
Upper leather. 45a55; Seed Potatoes, $O.75a slOO
We continue last weeks quotations.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Oct. 27.-Beef
Cattle.-Prces OF Beef Cattle ranged as follows:
Best. $4.25 $465
Generally rated first quality ......... $50 a 400
Medium OF good fair quality 2.75 a 1926
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
COWS. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 2 co $50
Extreme range of prices. 200 a 4.65
Most of the sales were from......... 500 a AIS
Total receipts this week 3l67. Total sales 1921.
OF the receipts 209l came from Virginia.
The offerings at the yards showed some improve
nent in quality over last week. as the tops were
more numerous and of a better grade The mar
last week, but values without serious change con-
sidering the better quality of the tops.
Sheep and Lambs-There is a heavier run this
week than last, the increase in the number being
nearly 1000 but the quality of the offerings shows
falling off and prices decline on those ruling
last Thursday. We quote butchers Sheep at 2ha
nc, and Lambs at 311a514c per lib gross. Stock
Sheep 81 50as3 Is per head Receipts this week of
Sheep and Lambs were 505l head
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TIOR SALE VERY LOW.-That
valuable house and lot, No. a <SSI -,
104 Church street. This property EaaG9 -
is large and roomy. well suited for Id sTxfsHsS1E
frst-cass boarding house or szizzAsss2ss-
school. or for two Notwithstanding two entrances
it can be so arranged that the two apartments can
be, if desired. entirely separated from each other
The location and neighborhood the best in Staun-
ton Apply to w. "A. Blu RNETT,
County Clerk s Office, or
". IL PEYTON.
noy4tf Greenville, Va.
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WANTED "A situation as teacher in a school.
w or private family, by a young lady of five
years experience: Teachers Latin, French, Arith-
metic and English branches. Salary moderate
Letters of enquiry to the vINDIcAToR OFFICE WIN
be promptly forwarded to the proper person.
July tt
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have perhaps the largest sale OF any medlclne III
the world. The advantage of increased size OF the
bottles will be greatly appreciated Dy the SICK ana
afflicted in every town and village in civilized
countries Sample bottles for 10 cents remain the
same SIZE july 29-1y
Without beautiful hair no woman is beautiful.
Is yours falling of or faded? The loss is vital.
Parker's Hair Basam will preserve your hair and
give back its gloss and youthful color. Clean
elegant. perfect. Prevents dandruff. roy4 I'm
The "Carbolic Smoke Ball" is warranted to cure
Catarrh. Bronchitis Catarrhal Deafness, GROUP
Neuralgia, used as preventive Of Diphtheria.
W. NJ. ALLEN & BRO.
For first-class Hair Cut during the Fair, go to
EspenshIed's. under the Bank. corner Main and
Augusta Sts oct7
Don't forget to call at the Augusta Shaving aud
Hair Cutting Saloon during Fair week. If you
want to get a frst-class hair cut or shave. Under
the Augusta National Bank, corner Main and Au-
gusta SITS. GEO. O. ESPENSEIED, Proprietor.
oct7
Food for the brain and nerves that will invigo-
rate the body without intoxicating, is what we
need In these days of rush and worry. Parker's
Tonic restores the vital energies, soothes the
nerves. and brings good health quicker than any
thing YOU can use. nova I'm
Go to Espenshied's, under the Bank If you want
a first class Shave, Hair Gut, OF Dry Shampoo.
oct6
Wanted-everybody to visit KINZLEY & KNOWLES
when they want choice fresh meats, No. IA North
Augusta st. june22
IMPORTANT TO KNOW.-What will reach to
the seat of those deep-seated Pains. Rheuma-
tism, Neuralgia, and Lame Back The wonderful
penetrating qualities of HITE'S PAIN CURE
never fails, and cure Diphtheria, Sore Throat
Colds, Frost Bites, Cuts, Sprains. and Bruises
sold by all dealers.
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Prof. A. BERNSTEIN.
TEACHER OF DAN cling.
Academy North Augusta Street,
over j. Il. Craigs Store

PraUate Lessons Giuen at appointed Hours.
Music furnished for Academy Rented for
OctI-3m
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF AUGUSTA
IN COUNTY.

Notice is hereby given that the taxes for 1887 will
be ready Tor collection by October 18th. | will
meet the tax payers Of the county at the following
places, on the days mentioned prepared to re.
ceiYe all
CAPITATION. LAND AND PROPERTY TAXES
for State, County, District. and School purposes
All taxes due from Beverly Manor District will
be received in my office on New Courthouse St,
next door to the County Jail, on and after that
date will be at
Churchville, october 25th.
Deerfed. october 10Th.
CrdigSvile, October, 9th.
Newport, October 18th.
MidGlebroOk, October 29th.
Greenville, October 31st.
SpOttSWOOd, November LIST.
ParnaSsus, November 3rd.
Mt. Scion, Novem Der 4th.
Spring HILL 0vember 9Th.
Mt. sidney, November 7th.
New Hope, November 10th and 11th
SherandO, November 18th.
FlSherSville, November 18th
WaynesborO, November 18th and 10Th.
All persons falling to pay by December 1st, will
be charged
FIVE PER CENT. ADDITIONAL
My Office will be open every day Tor the collec.
ton of taxes from all the districts of the COUNTY,
the books Of only one district being absent at a
f. ime, and those only on the days mentioned above.
j. N. MCFARLAND
oct21-4t County Treasurer.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

Your State TdI for 1887 is now due and payable
BEFORE DECEMBER 1sT PRoXlMo. All unpaid State
taxes in my hands after that date will be turned
over to my Deputy Treasures for collection. with
5 per cent. added.
ARISTA HOGE,
City Treasurer,
nova st Treasurer's Office.
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VeU advertisements.
LOR SALE CHEAP.-A lot on Walnut street
II and Maple Avenue. l08x109 feet. belonging
to Prof O HintZ. Apply to
nov4tf F. W. HAMER
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TENTS "a LEEEAlANNT.
4 n L1N L - Washington, ID. c..
oct25 4w Send for circular.
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FURTHER SPEAKING.

Tonight there will be HI. ST. Geo.
Tucker at Parnassus; Echols and Craw-
ford at Crimora; tomorrow Saturday
night, Echols and Crawford at Hermitage,
and James Bumgardner, Jr., at Buffalo
Gap; Monday night, J.. W. Chuychman at
Barterbrook.
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CHARLES CURRY,
A. @. GURDON,

IL. N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court of sAu-
gusta County, do certify that A Gordon, Que of
the Commissioners appointed in the foregoing
cause, has duly executed the bond required accord
ing to law. Given under my hand, this 25th day of
August, 1887. j. N. RYAN, Clerk,
oct2S-5t
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II OR RENT.-A Store Room on East Main St.,
Il next door to DR.. PatterSon's office, For
further Information apply to
Octl4 If VIM. WHOLLY
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COMMISSIONERS, SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta County, at its Nav Term, 1887, in the
chancery cause of Johns Admir- Johns Admir-
q the undersigned Commissioners will offer for
sale at public auction, in front OF the Courthouse,
in the City OF StauntOn on
Monday, Novenaber 18th. 1887,
(CoMtDoy),
tract of land lying in Augusta
River, containing about One Hun SHTrSSSsR
the ract which was son
by Jacob Perry and wife to Rebecca Johns
TERMS Cash in hand sufficient to pas
costs of suit ald sale, and the balance in
three equal nstalments at Gre. two, and three
years respectively from Gay OF SALE with interest
from that day, f0r which deferred instalnents the
purchaser viii be required to execute bonds with
approves personal security. and the title will be
withheld as Ultimate security
H.,R
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Wanted everybody to visit KINZLEY & KNOWLES
when they want choice, fresh meats, No. IA North
Augusta St. iune22
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The "Carbolic Smoke Ball. is warranted to cure
Catarrh, Bronchitis, Catarrhal Deafness, Croup'
Neuralgia, used as preventive OF Diphtheria
W. NJ. ALLEN & BRO.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-11-04

Go to Espenshied's, under the Bank, if you want
a frst-class Shave, Hair Gut OF Dry Shampoo.
oct6
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For frst-class Hair Cut during the Fair, go to
EspenshIed's. under the Bank. corner Main and
Augusta SITS. Oct7
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Baltimore, May 80. 1886.
Gentlemen-We have used Stone braker's Lini
ment for years, in fact our house is never without
1t, and we can corscientiousY say. we believe it
to be absolutely the finest Liniment in the world
j. r. HENDERSON, l55 Conway street.
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MARK YOU

The retail price is the same for Stonebraker's as
1t Is for the other kind.
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OH for something for the Golfers, cried the
Spectator, and the druggist replied, the coughers
take Stonebrakers Cous h Syrup. Sold every
where Is cents.
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They are the best in the W, rid. Not so extern
sively advertised as other kinds but Just enough
to remind the people that while they are spending
their money they should demand the best.
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Five cent Indian MGldS EVERYTHING.

The beauties of spring nor the abundance OF
autumn will not cure rheumatism, PARALYSIS,
Beadac che, Backache, Prostitutes, Sores, Corns,
Burns, Scalds, Bruises. etc, but Stonebraker's
Ii nlment will, and every sells 1t at Is cents
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-09-09
Co lcges In America.

German, now visiting in this country,
writes to his home paper as follows concern
ing our colleges: In America. in this land of
the Tree. 1t Is the sad fact that university cul-
turc Is prize which is only ACCESSIBLE to the
SONS oil rich men, His inquiries were very
exact Among the i40 students who had
completed their studies at Yale college this
year 1SS6) obtained answers from 109 Ac-
cordins to their reports the average cost for
the four years course amounted to $500
There were great differences i'll individual
cases; one had succeeded in getting through
at the cost OF $40 year; another needed no
less Than $500 annually. know German
porter Ill the states whose eldest son passed a
brilliant examination at Princeton; but
iather and son agreed that it was impossible
to pursue his studies there OH account of the
frl9hiul costllness. Study al an American
university Is most expensive luxury. Chi
cago Times.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-09-09

A conceited politician, who had high
opinion of his powers as an orator, and who
by his self assertion often forced himself into
prominence before the public, was advertised
to make an address at the memorial services
of man somewhat noted in his district as a
politician and leader of "the boys" In a
voice as harsh and metallic as two pieces of
iron clashing together, he opened his address
with these words:
at is with feelings of the deepest sadness
that arise to speak of this man. whose joyous
soul was released from his rack tortured body
at2:3o p. M, to wing its flight far, far beyond
the trials am struggles N cares m tempta-
tions m sickness m disease m trbulations m
Affections of time, to roam along the-the
ether strewn vistas of the unseen land, in the
mystic shadows of the beautiful beyond"
"Yis, that's fact, yis, give it to him!n
nluttered half drunken listener among the
mourners. Youths Companion.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-09-09
The New Time Table In Canada.

A woman of decidedly national character
istics got off the train last evening, and after
wandering about the city n short time
costed a gentleman with, "Wil ye nc afthe,
telling me the time av day it is at the present
time, msterg" Eighteen O'Clock" responded
the man. The old lady raised her eyebrows,
puckered her cheeks, cylindricated her mouth
and taught him. saying: mister l am de
cent, respectable woman, an the mther OF
children, barring the four that's dead and
buried, an Icame honest by EN- for there is
a father to livery wan av thin, an when | AK
you in my own iigant Irish tongue of which
l am complate master, faith an | want da-
cent an civilized answer to that same Now,
thin, will you be afther tellin' me the time av
dayF' "Six o'clock, F." murmured the aston
ished citizen, and he turned his face from her
awful presence, gathered himself together
and departed. Winnipeg Manitoban.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1887-09-09
little by Digestion

me Maorles are logical reaSoners, good de-
bateis, fond of contentious, and as well up in
the genealosy OF their families as n Scotch
Highlander, and as stubborn, when their
rights are infringed upon. At n land court a
middle aged Maori had just finished making
a long speech claiming that his name should
be inserted in the grant to the exclusion
of that of an old, grizzed Maori, who had
sat quietly by without moving muscle of
his countenancc, and heard the Younger man
ask in the course OF his harangue, with much
SesticuiathhS: Nv mere are my ancestors bur-
led but on this land, where was born and
brought up.n When he had ended. the Old
man eater rose, throwing off everything but
waist cloth, ana bounding across the room
addressed the court in this wise: II have
listened with disgust and cbntempt to the
words of this tuturu (nobodyD. What claim
can lie have to this land! | ,.onuuered long
ago the people that lived on that land, when
he was a small child; and the mistake then
made was in permitting him tb livei And he
asks, Where IRE his ancestors buriedN / tell
HIM, and show nm. Here! hercr'-patting
his stomach with his left hand His an
cestors are buried here ate them, and that
Is my title 10 the land" No better OF stronger
title to native lands can he brought before
the native land courts than the above de-
scribed Title by Digestion. Hugh Craig in
Overland Monthly